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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

4

Death Called H J Ricklefs Last Friday in Lovell Township

Henry Johnson Ricklefs a respected Lovell township resident died at his home last Friday evening at 7 15. He had been in failing health for two years and bedfast for five weeks. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 12 30 at his home and at 1 at the Reformed church with Rev Armin H Tendick officiating and burial in Oakwood cemetery. Born January 4 1865 in Wiesede Ostfriesland Germany he immigrated to the United States at 17 and settled in Wayne township where he worked on farms until 1891. He married Conradena Groneveld March 5 1891. The family home remained in Wayne then Lovell for forty one years. Survived by his widow six sons and five daughters and several brothers and sisters. He was a well known farmer in the area.

Henry Johnson Ricklefs Lovell Township Mr. Ricklefs Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick The Oakwood Cemetery Ricklefs Germany Wiesede Ostfriesland Henry Eliza Ricklefs United States Wayne Township Conradena Groneveld Mr. Rickless Rev. C. Mardoff Alfred Tucker Herman Ernest Carl Langworthy George Clarence Castle Grove Township Elizabeth Gerd Poppe Katie Fred Poppe Meta Louis Zimmerman Fairview Mabel Thomas Kula Freda Fred Cords Elkader Rickless Herman Ricklefs Scotch Grove Township Diedrich Ricklefs Lowden Ernest Ricklefs Harswig Alexander Davidson Monticello Leroy Cropp North Maple Street Roy Cropp Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Gressheim Davidson Scotland Longside Aberdeenshire Nathanial Isabelle Laurie Davidson Jean Robertson Old Deer Greenbank Ontario Iowa Henry George Mr. Davidson Bowen's Prairie Stamford South Dakota Sioux City George R. Davidson Norman Davidson Seattle Wash Thomas Davidson Will Davidson L. H. Keightley Jennie G. Leroy Cropp Cropp Montice

Organ Concert Pleases At Presbyterian Church

Eugene Byers performed a pipe organ recital at First Presbyterian Church last Thursday evening. He played three sets to an enthusiastic audience despite an icy sleet. Ruth Burnstedt read a Christmas number and earned an encore. Earl Holtz and Mrs. Earl DeShaw accompanied. Burnstedt teaches Monticello public school dramatics.

Eugene Byers First Presbyterian Church Byers Ruth Burnstedt Earl DeShaw Earl Keyes Presbyterian Church

Elmer Huckins Collapses in Milwaukee Jail

Elmer Huckins, 60, once convicted in Linn County District Court on a get rich scheme promising 26 to 52 percent interest, collapsed in Milwaukee County jail on December 13 after being moved there in October on a federal mail fraud charge. His Iowa Supreme Court reversal led to retrial last October, then state charges were dropped when he was handed to federal authorities. His son George E. Huckins died of heart trouble in Anamosa jail on July 3, 1932 while awaiting retrial in a related matter.

Elmer Huckins Linn County District Court Milwaukee Iowa Supreme Court Huckins George E. Huckins Anamosa

Fifteen Jones County Women Get CWA Jobs

Fifteen women in Jones county were employed under the CWA last week. They found work in libraries in Anamosa and Monticello, school offices and libraries, and courthouse offices. The county’s CWA payroll lists 395 men employed, with 88 in Anamosa quarry, 83 in Monticello quarry, 51 on road graveling at Olin, 34 street work at Wyoming, 33 at Oxford Junction, 14 arrest work at Onslow, 11 street work at Center Junction, 11 street work at Cascade, and 60 on state highways across Anamosa Monticello Olin and Wyoming. A rock crusher will be installed at the Wapsipinicon river bluffs quarry near Anamosa, directing 10,000 yards of rock for county use.

Jones County CWA Public Anamosa Public Library Monticello Court House Olin Wyoming Oxford Junction Onslow Center Junction Cascade Wapsipinicon River

Santa Claus to visit Monticello on Saturday afternoon

Santa Claus will visit Monticello next Saturday at 1 o clock as he travels to Chicago by air with a truckload of toys. The event includes Christmas carols by Campfire Girls, a hospital stop at 12 30, and short visits downtown before his departure.

Santa Claus Monticello Chicago Southland Santa Campfire Girls First Street

Will H. Hanken Dies After Stroke in Lovell Township

Will Hanken of Lovell township died Saturday evening at 8 after a stroke and ensuing complications. Born March 1, 1868, he lived his life in Lovell, married Augusta Stadtmueller in 1897, and left seven surviving children and four brothers. A farmer and active community leader, he served on the Monticello creamery board and Lovell township trustees, and was president of the Lovell rural school district board at his death. Funeral services were held at St. John’s church with burial beside the church.

Will H. Hanken Lovell Township Mr. Hanken Hanken Wessel and Margaret (Heyen Castle Grave Township Minnie Anna Wesley Rudolph Gerry Fred Johanna Elesa Kate Dan Cherokee John Gerhard Center Junction Langworthy Henry John Eden St. John's Church Paul T. Gutknecht Monticello Creamery

Candle Lighting Program At School This Evening

The Christmas candle lighting program by the girls' glee club will be held in the public school auditorium at 8 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

Balster Attends I H C Truck Meeting in Fort Wayne

R H Balster returned from Fort Wayne Ind where he spent a week at an International Harvester meeting for thirty dealers selling I H C trucks. Dealers toured the factory and test drove a two ton model B 4. Fred Bohlken was the first in this territory to own one. Jones county led the Dubuque district with 38 percent of trucks sold.

R. H. Balster Fort Wayne Ind International Harvester Fred Bohlken Jones County Dubuque

The Express a Good Christmas Gift This Year

A Monticello woman renewed an Express subscription to be sent to a relative for $2 saying the paper is a treasured gift. She notes her daughter in a distant home town appreciates the weekly letters from the old hometown. Consider ordering a year round gift now.

Monticello The Express

Missing Maltese kitten mourned by Schlimmer family

Marie Ione Schlimmer known as Tootsie hopes for Christmas help after her maltese kitten wandered from home last Saturday. The Schlimmer family asks anyone who has seen the pet or can provide a replacement to help bring joy to the young girl before Christmas.

Marie Ione Tootsie" Schlimmer Schlimmer William Schiimmer

Pioneer merchant E M Babcock dies at 81 in Wyoming

E M Babcock a longtime Wyoming druggist and former mayor died Sunday after a stroke. Age 81 he retired in October after selling his store started April 11 1878. Survived by son Kenneth and daughter Irma Pringle, funeral held Wednesday at the M E church with burial in Wyoming cemetery.

EB. M. Babcock Wyoming Iowa Mr. Babcock Petersburg M. H. Calkins Board of Education Masonic Lodge Kenneth Rock Island Irma Pringle Lincoln Neo Babcock G. H. Goodrick M. E. Church Wyoming Cemetery

Bill Cashen Turns Arcadia Teams Into Winners Pace

Arcadia Wisconsin coach Bill Cashen has led undefeated football and basketball seasons. His Arcadia squads stretch to four straight wins this year after a 28 to 20 victory over Durand. Cashen, formerly Arcadia superintendent, is the son of Mr and Mrs Neilly Cashen of Monticello.

Bill Cashen Arcadia Wis Bill Durand Neilly Cashen Monticello

Christmas Programs at Local Churches

Congregational Church holds a 4 p.m. Christmas Eve vespers with combined choir and Sunday school. The program includes Processional O Come All Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, poems by Eloie Timmins and Joann Schemmel, ensembles, operetta A Box of Dolls, solos, duets, violin, recitations, pantomime The Christmas Story, and an address by Rev. Wm Grossheim.

Congregational Mary Eloie Timmins Chalkr Joann Schemmel

Christmas Pageant at Methodist Episcopal Church

The Sunday school will present a Christmas pageant Saturday at 7 PM in the church auditorium. Cast includes Dorothy Roliff as the Angel, Carl Howland Joseph, Iola Milroy Mary, and many children as shepherds and Wise Men. Special carol singers, organ accompaniment by George Tracy, and a Santa Claus finale with treats conclude the colorful event.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Dorothy Roliff the Angel Carl Howland Joseph Iola Milroy Mary George Doxsee Billy Marsh Dicky Abel Shepherds Arthur Rigby Jackie Beeks Harry Boots Three Kings Antonette Doxsee Shirley Hobert Christina Smith Helen Rolif Lucile Huibregtse Yola Rodman George Tracy Santa Claus

Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church presents a Christmas program on December 24 at 7 30 p m with processional songs scripture and prayer Welcome by Kathleen Hoag performances by Mrs Balsiger and Mrs Yorks classes solo by Charles Kreeb and recitations and songs from Miss Wilcox s and Miss Marugg s classes The program includes What Makes Christmas read by Geraldine and other festive elements

Presbyterian Church Kathleen Hoag Balsiger Mrs. York Charles Kreeb Miss Wilcox Miss Marugg Geraldine

Mrs Matt Leibold Died in Sand Springs at 78

Friends learn of the death of Mrs. Matt Leibold of Sand Springs who died Tuesday December 19. Funeral from Sacred Heart church Monticello tomorrow December 22 with Mass by Rev Father Landomt. She was born in Germany and emigrated to Iowa as a girl. She would have turned 50 married October 11, 1934. Survived by her husband and six children and Sister Mary Francina at La Crosse Wisconsin.

Matt Leibold Sand Springs Sacred Heart Church Monticello Father Landolt Leibold Germany Iowa Mr. Leibold George Thomas Michael John Joseph Joseph Osterhaus Mary Francina la Crosse Wis

Christmas Program Nativity Masses and Choir Solos

A Christmas program features a high mass at 6 00 a m with senior glee club and orchestra performing Sil ent Night Kyrie Gloria Mass in honor of Guardian Angel and other pieces. A 7 00 a m low mass includes Jesu Bambino Adeste Fideles and Angels from the Realms of Glory with soprano soloists Leona Fothergill and Eileen Neilly plus extensive choir personnel. A 10 00 a m low mass offers Ye Shepherds Arise O Sing A Joyous Carol Silent Night and Angels We Have Heard on High sung by the junior glee club.

Monticello Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Emma Jacobs Laura Waddick Velma Ohe Morrissey Hark The Herald Angels Sing Carol Pauline Burr Ruth Hoffman Georgia Mae Orcutt Raymond L. Clark, Jr Glenn Gerdes Lois Schneider Marguerite Fothergill Helen Gerdes Alta Rathbun George Hines Helen Carpenter Little Town of Bethlehem Betty Lou Podhaski Jean Echternacht Eloice Timmins Ruth Anne Hoag Joyce Orcutt Dolores Doris Lubbe Catherine Renk Rose Mae McCusker All Loretta Specht Garnet Eilers Clemma Wenger Hope Orcutt William Minney Pauline Anna Eilers Inez Carpenter Anna Marie Honor Clark Edith Helms Anna Gerdes Dora Ohe Anne Echternacht Red Glee Club Gruber Guardian Angel Haller Singenberger Melvil Jesu Bambino Yan Neidlinger Koenen Leona Fothergill Eileen Neilly Hileen Neilly Catherine Locher Mary Elaine Burrichter Lillian Locher Blanche Kane Annabell Minnis Lucille Fluckiger Helen Wroblewski Mary Catherine McLees Helen Reichart Maxine Nordman Catherine O'Rourke Catherine Rose McCrea Altos Kathleen Hayes Marcella O'Rourke Everetta Malloney Kathleen Hogan Catherine Fothergill Junior Glee Club

Christmas Program at St Matthew's Lutheran Church

The Christmas program at St Matthew's Lutheran Church features organ Prelude Yule Tide Joy by Irma Adix, hymns Joy to the World Come Hither Ye Faithful O Little Town of Bethlehem, readings by Gilbert Treland Robert Brokens and others, with pastor H J Adix leading opening services and a continuation noted on page 2.

H. J. Adix Norwood Dale Irma Adix Gilbert Treland Town of David George Behrends Town of Bethlehem Robert Brokens Louis

Direct Shipping Association Forms at Sand Springs

A group of farmers formed an open market shipping association at Sand Sands Springs. Directors include William Baum L C Murray Raymond Joseph J J Lang and Gerhard Freese with Joe Sei bold as manager. The first car of hogs and cattle shipped December 12 and three double decks of hogs plus three cars of cattle sent to Chicago on December 19.

Sand Springs William Baum L. C. Murray Raymond Joseph J. J. Lang Gerhard Freese Joe Seibold Chicago George Turnis Otto Funkey John Broderson Lewis Kramer Chester Lang Clarence Wilson

Farm Bureau Holds Its Annual Meeting in Monticello

About two hundred Farm Bureau members attended the annual Jones County Farm Bureau meeting in Monticello on Monday evening December 18. Elected were H S Hosford president, W Balsiger vice president, J C McConaughy treasurer, N E Clark secretary, and Bert Meeks county voting delegate.

Jones County Farm Bureau Monticello M. Hosford William Balsiger J. C. McConaughy Martello N. E. Clark Bert Meeks H. &. Stover Anamosa Sam Ellison Martelle Carl Smith Township Farm Bureau County Farm Bureau Board Fairview Glen Sones Jackson Ray Stivers Wyoming John Mayberry Greenfield Clarence Miller Madison B. D. Helken Scotch Grove Lee Streets Castle Grove Wm. McLaughlin Lovell Irving Hintz Scotch Grove Orchestra Laura Esther Sinclair Alfred Manwiller Delbert Mayberry Fred Otten S. S. Allen Paul Mann Jackson Township Castle Grove Township Farm Bureau Organization

Lutheran Brotherhood Elects New Committee

The Castle Grove Lutheran Brotherhood elected an executive committee for 1934 with Alva Stadtmueller as chairman John H Kray as vice chairman John H Gerdes as secretary and Tobe Caspers as treasurer The 1933 committee included George H Moenk John H Specht Henry Stadtmueller and William Rickels The brotherhood meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month the next meeting on January 2.

Castle Grove Lutheran Brotherhood Alva Stadtmueller John H. Kray John H. Gerdes Tobe Caspers George H. Moenk John H. Specht Henry Stadtmueller William Rickels

Surprise Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Paul Hearn

Last Thursday evening friends surprised Mr and Mrs Paul Hearn on their seventh wedding anniversary. The highlight was a 500 point game with attendees including Paul Hearn William Marsh Ralph Otten Gerd Otten George Smith Ray Hearn Edna Howell Elmer Jaeger and Seward Wells.

Paul Hearn Messrs

Post Office Warns to Use Special Delivery for Late Mailings

Christmas Day falls on Monday prompting the Post Office to urge patrons to use Special Delivery for late mail. Offices close Saturday afternoons but stay open the last three Saturdays of December. No mail deliveries on December 24 or 25 except in towns with Special Delivery stamps. rural routes suspended on those days.

Castle Grove Luther League Elects Officers

The Castle Grove Luther League elected Irene Heiken as president and Robert Rickels as vice president at its Sunday meeting. Louise Elben was chosen secretary and Caroline Heiken treasurer, succeeding Marion Balster, Ella Rickels, Max Specht and Alfred Seehusen. The next meeting is January 7 at 8:00 PM.

Castle Grove Luther League Irene Heiken Robert Rickels Louise Elben Caroline Heiken Marion Sbalster Ella Rickels Max Specht Alfred Seehusen

Corn Loans in Jones County Totals and Weekly Dispatch

Government loans on corn in Jones County total $40,382 up to last Monday. On the latest Monday seven loans were issued totaling $1,829.25. Overall, 71 loans have been made in the county to date.

Jones County

Sacred Heart Faces Cedar Rapids Parochial Power

Sacred Heart hosts St. Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids in a double header at Sacred Heart gym Friday December 22. St. Wenceslaus, last year’s state parochial champions, visits a Sacred Heart squad that has lost only to the alumni. The girls game precedes or follows the men's contest with tip at 4 15 p m as part of a Christmas vacation basketball treat for fans.

Sacred Heart St. Wenceslaus Cedar Rapids Sacred Heart Girls St. Wenceslaus Girls Sacred Heart Gym

Schaller Named Acting Governor of Chicago Federal Reserve

George J. Schaller of Storm Lake has been elected acting governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and will assume the post January 1. He is president of Citizens State Bank at Storm Lake and a long-time Chicago Reserve Institution director. Schaller, 59, was born to German parents and may be succeeded by his son Harry, longtime bank cashier, with wife Janet Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Young.

George J. Schaller Storm Lake Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Mr. Schaller Citizens State Bank Chicago Reserve Institution Harry Citizens Bank Monticello Janet Young Dave Young

CWA Approves Monticello Airport Work Plan

The Civil Works Administration approved a Monticello airport project costing 7250 dollars. Forty workers will be employed with plans including a cement runway and field leveling, to begin in milder spring weather after final arrangements in Des Moines. The airport was among Iowa’s early small-town air facilities.

Civil Works Administration Monticello CWA Des Moines Iowa

Here And There In Nearby News Highlights of local finance and deaths

Here And There In Nearby News reports a Delaware County State bank paid about 95 000 in dividends to depositors as a ten percent payment, second since its closure and totaling 40 percent. Other items note Charlies Guhl filing for bankruptcy in Cedar Rapids with 14 623 in debts and 739 assets. John L Culbertson 18 died near Manchester from a brain concussion after a horse accident. Dr James E Harlan 88 longtime Cornell college president died after two weeks illness. funeral held in Mount Vernon.

Delaware County State Bank Charlies Guhl Cedar Rapids John L. Culbertson Manchester Cecil Ryan Culbertson Ryan James E. Harlan Cornell College Mount Vernon Methodist Church Dr. Harlan Cornell 54Th Iowa Infantry

Special Lecture Classes To Resume Work January 8

Public school Monday night lectures paused for Christmas vacation will resume January 8 in the public school building. Two five week periods have run, drawing 35 to 40 attendees per session with no charge. Enrollment reopens January 8 for any interested residents.

Locher Named Federal Deputy Revenue Collector in Dubuque

Attorney Harry H. Locher of Dubuque has been appointed deputy revenue collector for the processing division of the IRS. The appointment is effective December 4, 1933, with headquarters at the Federal building in Dubuque as he oversees district collections. Meyer Slivken leases the 1934 year at the Farmers' Mutual creamery building after completing his first Monticello year buying poultry and eggs and praising local farmer patronage.

Harry H. Locher Dubuque Internal Revenue Service Locher Federal Monticello Meyer Slivken Farmers’ Mutual Creamery

Children Write Santa Claus in Monticello Mailbag

A Monticello Iowa collection of Christmas letters to Santa from children. Names include LaVerne Bud Scotch Grove Ed win Lorraine Elaine Dorothy Margaret Ruth Elaine Georgia Mae Minnis Artie Jean Clifford Fern and others detailing requests for dolls toys bikes cars and candy plus family notes and holiday wishes.

Santa Robert Edwin Lorraine Elaine Junior Baby Marvin LaVerne Bud Scotch Grove Santa Claus Ida Jane Dorothy May Himebaugh Monticello Iowa Georgia Mae Minnis Santa Clause Jean Artie Jean Rathbun Clifford Fern Christ

Monticello Man Alexander Davidson Dies After Stroke

Alexander Davidson a longtime Monticello resident died Friday at the home of his daughter Mrs Leroy Cropp after a stroke on December 11 He was born January 9 1848 in Longside Aberdeen and lived in Scotland before emigrating to Canada then Iowa He was a Presbyterian and a retired farmer with seven children eight grandchildren and survived by his daughter Jennie Cropp and others in Monticello and nearby towns

Kammerman 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Monday marked the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Kammerman. Friends and relatives surprised the couple with dancing and cards. Attendees included John and Gerd Otten and family, Ralph Otten, Paul Hearn, Ben Kammerman, Ray Hearn, William Marsh, George Smith and family, Herman Brokhaus, Lillian Hearn, Pauline Cooper, Leonard Wells, Elmer Jaeger, Schaffer, Perrin, Mary Kammerman, Florence Mullen, with music by Oliver Smith, Elmer Brokaw and Elmer Jaeger.

Gerd Kammerman John Otten Gerd Otten Ralph Otten Paul Hearn Ben Kammerman Ray Hearn William Marsh George Smith Herman Sbrockhaus Lillian Hearn Pauline Cooper Leonard Wells Elmer Jaeger Schaffer Perrin Mary Florence Mullen Oliver Smith Elmer Brokaw Elmér Jaeger

Monticello Football Schedule Set For Eastern Iowa Eight

Supt. A B Grimes and Coach Fran Merten attended a Cedar Rapids conference as football schedules for next year were decided. Monticello will join the Eastern Iowa Eight, adding West Liberty to the seven-team lineup. Home games are September 28 Manchester here and October 19 University High here, with other fixtures at home on October 2 19 11 and November 11 16.

A. B. Grimes Fran” Merten Cedar Rapids Monticello Eastern Iowa West Liberty Manchester Tipton University High West Branch Mount Vernon Anamosa Marion

State U President Jessup Resigns for Carnegie Foundation Post

President Walter A. Jessup has resigned from the state university to take the presidency of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in New York City. He will depart May 1. The state board of education meets January 10 to choose a successor, with Dean Paul C. Packer Dean Chester A. Phillips and Prof. Benjamin F. Shambaugh named as possible replacements.

Walter A. Jessup State Board of Education Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching New York City Jessup State University Board of Education Paul C. Packer College of Education Chester A. Phillips College of Commerce Benjamin F. Shambaugh

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